Hacker News with Generative AI: GitHub Copilot

New Vulnerability in GitHub Copilot, Cursor: Hackers Can Weaponize Code Agents (pillar.security)
Pillar Security researchers have uncovered a dangerous new supply chain attack vector we've named "Rules File Backdoor." This technique enables hackers to silently compromise AI-generated code by injecting hidden malicious instructions into seemingly innocent configuration files used by Cursor and GitHub Copilot—the world's leading AI-powered code editors.

Cybersecurity, Software Security, AI, GitHub Copilot

233 points by pseudolus 13 days ago | 135 comments

How I force LLMs to generate correct code (lesswrong.com)
In my daily work as software consultant I'm often dealing with large pre-existing code bases. I use GitHub Copilot a lot. It's now basically indispensable, but I use it mostly for generating boilerplate code, or figuring out how to use a third-party library. As the code gets more logically nested though, Copilot crumbles under the weight of complexity. It doesn't know how things should fit together in the project.

Software Development, Programming, GitHub Copilot, AI

8 points by handfuloflight 34 days ago | 0 comments

I turned off GitHub Copilot yesterday (infosec.exchange)

Programming, Tools, GitHub Copilot, Open Source

25 points by bo0tzz 126 days ago | 0 comments

Abandoned by GitHub Copilot (twitter.com)

GitHub Copilot, AI, Software Development, Programming

7 points by sundarurfriend 165 days ago | 0 comments

Streamlined coding, debugging, and testing with GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code (github.blog)
In the latest Visual Studio Code release, you will find a suite of enhancements to GitHub Copilot Chat, designed to streamline your coding, debugging, and testing processes.

Software, Development Tools, Debugging, Testing, GitHub Copilot

4 points by ingve 205 days ago | 0 comments

Show HN: Void, an open-source Cursor/GitHub Copilot alternative (github.com/voideditor)
Void is an open source Cursor alternative.

Open Source, Text Editors, GitHub Copilot, Programming Tools

347 points by andrewpareles 221 days ago | 155 comments

First Look: Exploring OpenAI O1 in GitHub Copilot (github.blog)
We’ve tested integrating OpenAI o1-preview with GitHub Copilot. Here’s a first look at where we think it can add value to your day to day.

OpenAI, GitHub Copilot, AI, Programming, Software

5 points by mikece 226 days ago | 4 comments

Show HN: Free Xcode Extension for GitHub Copilot and Codeium (ycombinator.com)
Hey everyone! We just released CoderKit, a new FREE Xcode extension for GitHub Copilot and Codeium.

Xcode, GitHub Copilot, Codeium, Free Software, Developer Tools

14 points by vicinnoCoderKit 228 days ago | 16 comments

Judge dismisses majority of GitHub Copilot copyright claims (developer-tech.com)

Legal Issues, Software Development, Copyright, GitHub Copilot

241 points by thunderbong 241 days ago | 344 comments

GitHub Copilot, Copyright, Legal, Open Source

74 points by fanf2 289 days ago | 149 comments

Did GitHub Copilot increase my productivity? (yshui.dev)

Productivity, Software, Programming, GitHub Copilot

244 points by fzliu 349 days ago | 320 comments

Did GitHub Copilot increase my productivity? (yshui.dev)

Productivity, GitHub Copilot, Software Development, AI

22 points by todsacerdoti 354 days ago | 17 comments